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Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'

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Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' is a compact groundcover prized for its narrow, glossy bronze-purple leaves and vibrant blue flower spikes in spring. Growing just 10–15 cm tall and spreading up to 60 cm wide, it’s perfect for edging, between pavers, or under shrubs. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Hardy and low-maintenance, this variety adds bold colour and texture to garden beds, rockeries, and shaded corners in NZ gardens.

Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' plants as an effective ground cover.
Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' plants with blue flowers in pots at The Plant Company nursery.
Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' brown and purple foliage.
Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' plants in a border garden.
The average plant height is 3 cm
$16.20

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:10 cm
Spread:20 cm
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku11503

Growing Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' Successfully in NZ

Plant Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates light foot traffic and performs well in borders, between stepping stones, or as an underplanting. Water regularly while establishing, especially during dry spells. Apply mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser, and trim back runners or spent flower spikes to maintain a tidy, compact form.

Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' Care Tips

Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' grows best in moist, well-drained soil with full sun to part shade. Water regularly, especially in dry weather, and trim as needed to keep a neat, low-growing carpet.

Plant Size and Spacing

Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' reaches 10–15 cm tall and spreads up to 60 cm wide. Space plants about 30 cm apart for effective ground coverage or edging.

Why Buy Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies top-quality, NZ-grown Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' plants perfect for vibrant, low-maintenance groundcover. With stunning foliage and spring blooms, it suits beds, borders, and shady spaces. Benefit from expert planting advice, fast delivery, and free shipping on larger orders when you shop with The Plant Company.

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5 from 2 customers
Roger Long - Canterbury

Beautiful plants, great communication, far better pricing than anyone else online, and fast delivery - what else could we need? My wife and I love dealing with you guys and appreciate all your efforts. Businesses that are passionate and care about their customers are hard to come by these days.

Elizabeth Gold - Auckland

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